Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | GoPro - MAX 2 | GoPro - HERO13 Black Mini (rumored) |
|---|---|---|
| Waterproof depth | 5 m | 10 m |
| Max video | 5.7K | 5.3K |
| Stabilization | gimbal-class | advanced |
Between the MAX 2 and HERO13 Black Mini (rumored), the MAX 2 comes out ahead in max video / stabilization, while the HERO13 Black Mini (rumored) wins on waterproof depth. Overall, the MAX 2 scores 73.8 and the HERO13 Black Mini (rumored) scores 69.8 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The MAX 2 edges ahead on the Mars Score (73.8 vs 69.8), but the 4.0-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the MAX 2 if you care most about max video / stabilization. The biggest gaps in its favor are max video, stabilization. The single most decisive one: Max video: 5.7K (vs 5.3K).
Pick the HERO13 Black Mini (rumored) if you care most about waterproof depth. Its strongest claims are waterproof depth. The single most decisive one: Waterproof depth — 100.00% more. 10 m vs 5 m.
Both ship with comparable max 4k fps, horizon lock, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: GoPro - MAX 2 or GoPro - HERO13 Black Mini (rumored)?
GoPro - MAX 2 leads the current Mars Score by 4.0 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare max video, waterproof depth against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose GoPro - MAX 2 if…
GoPro - MAX 2 has the measurable edge on max video, stabilization quality.
Choose GoPro - HERO13 Black Mini (rumored) if…
GoPro - HERO13 Black Mini (rumored) has the measurable edge on water depth m.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why GoPro - MAX 2 wins
- ▲Max video: 5.7K (vs 5.3K).
- ▲Stabilization: gimbal-class (vs advanced).
Why GoPro - HERO13 Black Mini (rumored) wins
- ▲Waterproof depth — 100.00% more. 10 m vs 5 m.
Spec comparison
Video
| Spec | GoPro - MAX 2 | GoPro - HERO13 Black Mini (rumored) |
|---|---|---|
| Max video | 5.7Klead | 5.3K |
| Max 4K fps | 60 | 60 |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| Log profileⓘ | truelead | false |
Stabilization
| Spec | GoPro - MAX 2 | GoPro - HERO13 Black Mini (rumored) |
|---|---|---|
| Horizon lock | true | true |
| Stabilization | gimbal-classlead | advanced |
Durability
| Spec | GoPro - MAX 2 | GoPro - HERO13 Black Mini (rumored) |
|---|---|---|
| Waterproof depth | 5 m | 10 mlead |
| Weight | 165 g | 133 glead |
| Removable lens | false | false |